Myanmar's military rulers hold a widely criticised election on 28 December, excluding a third of the country. Analysts say the vote is designed to legitimise the junta's grip on power, not restore democracy.
Ukraine's military confirms a strike on a key Russian oil plant using British-supplied missiles. Zelenskyy holds 'very good' talks with Trump envoys. Latest from day 1,402.
Podcaster Joe Rogan voices concern over Donald Trump's 'nutty' recent conduct, questioning his age and decisions like renaming the Kennedy Centre. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Sir Keir Starmer's government battles to rebuild trust with rural voters amid a trail hunting ban and inheritance tax discontent. A new poll shows 65% feel neglected. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump used a Christmas Day social media post to attack Democrats over Jeffrey Epstein, claiming he distanced himself from the sex offender first. Read the full story on the ongoing political fallout.
President Donald Trump announces deadly US military action against ISIS targets in Northwest Nigeria, citing attacks on Christians. Read the latest on the international response.
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces a significant trust deficit in the countryside over plans to ban trail hunting and inheritance tax changes. A new poll reveals 65% feel rural communities are unfairly neglected. Read the full analysis.
President Trump announces US military action against ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day, citing attacks on Christians. Read the latest on the escalating situation.
President Trump announces US airstrikes against ISIS in Nigeria, linking the action to attacks on Christians. He issued a stark Christmas warning to the militants. Read the full story.
President Donald Trump announced a deadly US military strike against ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day, vowing retaliation for the persecution of Christians. Read the latest details.
Furious locals blast 'filthy' Christmas Day crowds after iconic Sydney beach is left covered in rubbish. Council launches major clean-up operation.
A Durham police sergeant who starred on Channel 4's 'Hunted' has been suspended for ten months over allegations of sexist remarks to junior female officers. Read the full investigation details.
The Imperial War Museum faces criticism for a new LGBTQ+ digital tour, with experts accusing it of 'reframing history' for 'woke appeal'. Explore the controversial exhibits.
A new poll reveals deep rural discontent with Labour, as two-thirds of voters believe the party unfairly neglects the countryside. Read the full analysis of the government's rural challenges.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a new nuclear-powered submarine, vowing to strengthen his navy's nuclear capabilities amid rising tensions. Read the full analysis.
NATO fighter jets intercepted Russian Tu-95 'Bear' bombers over the Norwegian Sea in a Christmas Day provocation. Read the full details of the incident and its context.
California Governor Gavin Newsom posted a video mocking Donald Trump over the heavily redacted Epstein documents. Read the full story on the political fallout and DOJ delays.
US host Jimmy Kimmel used Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message to warn of 'booming' fascism under Trump and apologise to the UK. Read his stark warning.
Home Office data reveals a sharp rise in asylum claims from migrants who entered Britain on work visas, exposing a major border control loophole. Read the full investigation.
An investigation reveals Elon Musk's government efficiency drive failed to curb federal spending, which rose to $7.01tn. Key savings claims were inaccurate. Read the full analysis.
Descendants of America's most powerful political families, including the Kennedys, Bushes, and Pelosis, are launching campaigns for key seats in the 2026 midterm elections. Discover who is running and their strategies.
Donald Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of smuggling 400 tons of cocaine, reportedly caught his Chief of Staff off guard. Discover the details.
Megyn Kelly unloaded on Fox News colleague Mark Levin after he called Jack Posobiec a 'crackpot' for holding a rosary. The spat highlights deep divisions within the US conservative movement. Read the full story.
California Governor Gavin Newsom targeted President Trump with a video mocking the heavily redacted Epstein files release. Discover the political fallout and new document revelations.
Donald Trump's clemency for a convicted Honduran drug trafficker blindsided his top staff, a report reveals. Explore the controversial use of presidential pardon power and its political implications.
A massive 30,000-page DOJ release on Jeffrey Epstein raises fresh questions about Donald Trump's flights and 10 unnamed co-conspirators. Discover the key revelations and the fight for transparency.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, used TikTok to wish a Merry Christmas to those facing ICE enforcement, amidst a political storm sparked by Donald Trump's insults.
US host Jimmy Kimmel used Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message to launch a scathing attack on Donald Trump, labelling him 'King Donny the Eighth' and warning of threats to democracy. Read his full speech.
Mariela Gómez's American dream ended with deportation. She spent a modest Christmas in Venezuela, facing unemployment, after Trump's immigration crackdown. Read her journey.
Imran Ahmed, head of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, wins temporary US court order halting his deportation after visa was revoked. Read the latest on the transatlantic dispute.